UPPCS · प्रश्न 93
The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Chauth
स्पष्टीकरण
Chauth was one-fourth of the land revenue the Marathas claimed from territories in return for protection. Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% claimed as hereditary 'head deshmukh'.